ACF and the Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced an evaluation of subsidized employment efforts. The evaluation will aim to help States and localities use and expand subsidized employment strategies for Temporary Assistance for Needy…

The Healthy Marriage and Relationship Education Models and Measures project developed recommended measures for assessing the outcomes of healthy marriage and relationship education programs. The products focus on two key target populations:…

This blog post highlights the recently released final report on the accomplishments of State Advisory Councils (SAC) on early childhood education and care. SACs were authorized in the Head Start Act of 2007, with a goal of promoting partnerships…

The WIOA Collection website provides information and resources to states, local areas, non-profits, grantees, and other stakeholders to assist with implementation of the Act. It includes an Action Planner, “WIOA 101,” partner sites, and more.

This resource includes data from each state’s TANF work participation rates, which measure how well states engage families receiving assistance in certain work activities. States must meet an overall and a two-parent work participation requirement…

This article from Indian Country Today discusses how the science of epigenetics suggests that human genes can carry “memories” of trauma experienced by ancestors, and may influence how individuals react to their own trauma and stress. According to…

This blog post from the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education provides information about the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and invites comments on the…

This post from a TANF program specialist at the Office of Family Assistance (OFA) describes OFA’s efforts in improving TANF programs across the country. To share ideas about improving case management, integrating two-generation approaches, engaging…

This blog post kicked off National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month. Although the pregnancy rate among U.S. teens has decreased by more than half since 1990, disparities remain. Some youth, including those in the juvenile justice and child welfare…

This blog post highlights a recent Federal initiative, the Upskill Initiative, to help workers of all ages and backgrounds obtain higher-paying jobs. This public and private effort creates pathways for over 20 million workers in front-line jobs who…